Current Makeup

Hi friends!

Today I want to share with you some makeup that I have been loving lately

These products have really stood out to me, and I find myself constantly reaching for them

In winter, my skin looks quite dull, I think this is the case with most people

The products I'm going to share with you have really helped bring life back to my skin

Face--

 Rimmel Stay Matte powder:

I use this just through my T-Zone to prevent my skin from looking shiny

NYC Bronzer in Sunny:

This bronzer is great for the winter months

It's fairly light, so it doesn't look too orange on paler skin

It's completely matte, so it's great for contouring

The best part, it's only about $4

NARS blush in Sin:

This has quickly become one of my favorite blushes

It's one of those colors that is just perfect with almost any look

It's a gorgeous berry color with gold shimmer

The berry color adds richness to the skin, and the gold shimmer helps warm up your complexion 

Benefit's High Beam:

This liquid highlighter adds the perfect amount of luminosity to the skin that we're often lacking in the winter months

I use it practically every day

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch concealer:

I've talked about this product before

It's a great under eye concealer that is very brightening

Eyes--

Chanel eyeshadow quad in Mystic Eyes:

I have been using this quad almost every day since I bought it almost a month ago

The colors are perfect for every day wear

The matte pink color is great all over the lid with the light bronze in the crease, the dark brown along the lower lash line and the silver on the inner corners

Absolutely worth every penny

Josie Maran Argan Mascara:

This mascara has a larger wand than I typically like, but it's growing on me

I like the formula of this mascara, it's not too wet

It leaves your lashes very full and soft

Lips--

BareMinerals lipgloss in Trail Blazer:

This lipgloss is a really nice peachy nude color that looks great over lipstick or on its own

The formula has good staying power and it isn't sticky

It also tingles a little bit when you apply it

These have been my favorite beauty products lately

I'd love to hear what yours are!!

Thanks so much for reading

XO Kara

Faux Pixie Pants

Hello dears
I have my last finals today, and my stuff is almost all packed up.
My dad is coming to help move me out tomorrow and I just can't believe another year is already gone.
But I'll wait until tomorrow to be sentimental.


In my attempts at studying, I found myself browsing around online quite a bit. Ya know just looking at things I want to add to my wardrobe, things I can't afford, things I don't need. Yeah that stuff.

I really need to save a lot of money this summer, so I won't be going on many unplanned shopping trips, so sad :(

But instead, I'm really planning out a few things I want to buy.

I have heard SO many great things about the pixie pants from J.Crew

I was planning on buying a pair because I think they'll be really great for traveling in. They're basically a really thick legging, so it's acceptable to wear them as pants, 
but you get the same comfort.

BUT! I just came across what I think might be a good dupe from H&M.

I can't wait to try these on in store to see how they compare.

I mean the price difference is outrageous, I figure it's worth a shot.

I'll probably still end up buying the Pixie pants at some point, but I was excited to find these!


I've mentioned how much I love my Chanel Chance perfume, but I feel like a need a little bit of change for summer. I really like the Chloe Eau de Parfum-- I got it as a sample a while ago. But I'd like to hear what your guys' favorite spring/summer perfumes are! 
Leave me a suggestion in the comments :)

Thanks for reading my random post, 
and I'll talk to you guys soon!
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XO Kara

Summer Sunset :: A Tutorial

Happy Friday!

Since I have early morning classes, I don't usually do much with my makeup.

I pretty much put enough on so I don't look like I'm dead haha

Some days I like to be creative and do a full face.

Here is my take on a smokey eye with summer colors.

Hope you enjoy :)

Oh, and please don't mind my bathrobe. 

I took these photos while I was actually getting ready for the day.

 After doing my foundation, I applied Mac's Paintpot in Painterly all over my lids, into my inner corner and a bit below my eye.

Next I just used a Maybelline eyeshadow in Vanilla and applied that to my inner corner and up onto the inner fourth of my lid with a Bare Minerals brush [it's actually a concealer brush, but I like how it applies shadow]

Next, I packed a medium gold color on the outer 3/4 of my lid with the same brush. This is from a random pallet I picked up at Ulta.

I used a deep cranberry color from the same pallet and applied it to my crease with an angled eyeshadow brush [this one is from elf]. I just start with a small amount of color and use windshield wiper motions to build up the color and to blend it. I also brought it down beneath my lower lash line.

Now add any black pencil liner to the waterline, and I also chose to add a bit to my upper lashline. Just on the outer corner and wing it out a bit. 

Last part for the eyes- Curl your lashes and apply several coats of mascara to the upper and lower lashes. I just used Covergirl Lashblast Mascara in Black. 

I like using a blush that isn't too bright since there is a lot going on with the eyes. I used my NYX Cream Blush in Cupid. I just used a small amount and really blended it. 

Lastly, I think a nudish pink works best for this look. I used my Chanel Lipstick in Charme.

I hope you guys liked this look! Let me know what you think in the comments.

I think I'm FINALLY going to buy the Naked 2 Pallet.

Wouldn't it be even better to win it though?

Check out Sequins & Stilettos to see how you could win one :)

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Talk to you soon

XO Kara

Mini Haul

Hello everyone!

I don't know about you, but I'm glad Monday is over.

When I was home for Easter I picked up a couple things at the mall... naturally.

Chanel Vitalumière Aqua foundation. Lush's Each Peach massage bar and a tin for it. Lush's Sexy Peel soap.

Purple top: Francesca's. Mint tank: Forever 21. Sheer top: Forever 21.

American Apparel leather clutch. Michael Kor's sandals I scored from Marshall's.

Thanks for reading!

XO Kara

Spring Break Haul

Hello my loves!

I'm so sorry I was MIA the past week.

I was literally living at my job and trying to hang out with as many people as possible over my short break from school.

This has been the longest I have ever gone without shopping-- 

I haven't gone SINCE AUGUST. I mean, I've bought a few things here and there but not a full blown shopping trip.

I decided it was okay to treat myself :)

Nike Lunarlon Running Shoes. TOMS Floral Cordones. MIA Leopard Loafers.

Coral IZOD jacket. Black satiny shirt from Marshall's. Mint crops from Marshall's.

Calvin Klein yoga leggings. Puma shorts. Nike shorts.

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light Plus. Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC20. Mac Paint Pot in Painterly. Clinique Chubby Stick 07 Super Strawberry. 

Chanel Lipstick in Charme. Lucky Brand Bracelets.

Clinique Foaming Mousse Cleanser. Lush It's Raining Men Shower Gel. Samples of Lush's Almond Smoothie and Ocean Salt. Lush's Buffy Body Butter.

I always stop in Lush when I'm at Macy's but to be honest I've always been a little clueless as to what to get. After hearing so many rave reviews on YouTube I decided to finally get a couple products.

I got the travel size of It's Raining Men and I absolutely love it. It lathers really well and smells soo good. The Buffy Body Butter has ground almonds in it so it also exfoliates-- I plan to use it about once a week. This is how the worker [who was so nice and helpful] said to use it-- take your shower and at the end turn off the water and rub Buffy all over. Afterwards turn the shower back on and run a loofa all over your body to get off any of the almond pieces. I should warn you, it leaves a slight residue. If that bothers you check out Aqua Mirabilis. It's really moisturizing though and makes your shower a little more luxurious.

Overall I'm really happy with everything I got. I still want to order a Mac quad from the Shop collection and the Nicki Minaj Viva Glam lipstick. We'll see though!

I was chatting with the workers in Lush, they're so nice and so helpful and also the gorgeous woman who was helping me at the Mac counter.

I hope you guys enjoyed!

Have you gone shopping lately?

XO Kara

Redeemed & Restored

One of my dear friends, Sarah, and I went to a formal event tonight

for a club we're involved with on campus.

We also met up with our lovely friend Kate :)

[Whose blog you can check out here]

You guys, I have to admit though, I'm an outfit repeater.

Like, from the blazer, to the dress, to the shoes. Whoops.

Tonight I wanted to wear my hair extensions, I love wearing them because I feel like I can actually pull off a middle part when my hair is long.

Okay, I'm super weird, but this is how I curl my extensions. But I can't think of any other way. How do any of you who have extensions?

I did my makeup like in my Valentine's Day post, but this time I opted for my 

Chanel Gabrielle Lipstick.

Sarah is wearing a Forever 21 dress and Kohl's pumps.

My dress is from American Eagle and again I wore my chunky heeled, grey pumps from Kohl's. They're really tall, but the platform and thick heel make them relatively comfortable. The only problem is that my heel slips out occasionally :/

Overall, it was a really great night in the company of wonderful ladies.

Talk to you soon.

XO Kara